Debate Resources

National Forensic League http://www.nflonline.org

Information on the National Debate Project may be found at http://www.nationaldebateproject.org

This year's Novice Debate Evidence

The following resources are made available by the Barkley Forum Emory National Debate Institute of Emory University.

Coaches Letter--This letter was sent to all existing coaches and has information which will be of interest to new coaches also. It explains the rules and regulations and procedures that need to be followed in a debate tournament.
Middle School Casebook PATRIOT ACT 2005-2006--This is the evidence packet that students will use in the debate round. This evidence is used by all divisions (novice, junior varsity, and varsity).
Middle School Varsity Evidence Supplement 2005-2006--The contains the varsity division supplement to the evidence packet. This evidence is for varsity debaters only.
Step-by-Step Guide--This is a guide to attending a debate tournament.
How to Judge Middle School Debate--Instructions for judges.
Flowing Tips--This document is a teaching tool that will help you teach your students how to "flow." Flowing is a form of note-taking that is specific to debate rounds,. You can find mor information on flowing in the Policy Debate Manual.
Emory National Debate Institute Curriculum for Novice Debate Team Members--This is the guide used in the summer institute at Emory. This guide is also good for Middle School coaches to use with their teams.
Emory National Debate Institute Manual for Junior Varsity Debate Team Members--This is the guide used in the summer institute at Emory.